US Bridges

Cth W over Buck Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.5 M E Sth 27 · Structure no. B09025500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth W over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth W over Buck Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth W
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.5 M E Sth 27
RouteCounty Highway 0W
CountyChippewa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.19211, -91.0995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic233 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth W over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth W over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth W over Buck Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth W over Buck Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth W over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.